What do you get when you combine an award-winning craft brewery, local bees (yes, actual buzzing bees), a renowned chef and talented artist? A delicious honey cream ale in a cool-looking bottle, that's what! The beer we're harping on about is the new pilot batch from Stone & Wood, aptly named Wilderness. Here's what you need to know. more
If you're on a diet, then read this at your own risk (you've been warned). A sweet new hang has opened in Southport serving our two greatest loves – doughnuts and coffee. If you too are partial to deep-fried rounds of goodness, then you'll want to hot-foot it to D Point Ten. more
From whispers of new wine bars to new southern smokehouses, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
Sure, muesli with yoghurt or eggs on toast is a great breakfast option – but here's an even better idea. Negroni on toast. Yes, negroni marmalade now exists thanks to the genius folk at Four Pillars Gin. What a time to be alive. more
Popular south-of-the-border dining destination Harvest in Newrybar is set to welcome some of Australia's most coveted chefs to its kitchen as part of the 2018 instalment of its Wild Harvest chefs series. The monthly event kicks off on March 14 and will see some of the biggest culinary names join forces with Harvest's head chef Alastair Waddell and forager Peter Hardwick to create an exclusive one-off menu that showcases underutilised native and wild ingredients. more
From whispers of apocalyptic bars and new rooftop hangs, The Weekend Edition Gold Coast is always on the search for the latest news on the Gold Coast, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more
Unless you've been living under a rock (hey, get outta there!) then chances are you're familiar with what a poke bowl is and are pretty darn delighted that this traditional Hawaiian staple made its way to our shores. Southern dwellers, it's time to raise your chopsticks – there's now a dedicated poke-bowl bar in your hood. Say g'day to HiPoke. more
If you like it slow, tender and a little bit saucy, then Coolangatta's newest casual eatery is bound to get you a little hot under the collar. Charr'd is the name of this delicious new hang, and it's bringing a tasty wave of succulent chargrilled meaty delights to the seaside hub. Bust out the wet wipes, pals – this could get juicy. more
Move over kombucha – crystal-infused sparkling water is here. That's right, you can now drink the power of crystals! Madame Dry is the name behind these spirited sips, bottling up the healing properties of gemstones like rose quartz and amethyst and bringing it straight to our lips. Intrigued? So you should be. more
For Belinda Gates, a third generation fish and chip shop owner, fish is in her blood. Her grandfather owned a dozen or so, her father was a fishmonger, her uncles are fishermen and her sister owns one too – so it's fair to say she knows a thing or two about really good fish. Belinda and her husband Nick have just followed in her family's footsteps once again to open a fish and chip shop, but not as you know it. more
As much as we love a cheeky servo pie, the Australian culinary staple has so much more to offer if we don’t settle for the most convenient option. South East Queensland is home to a plethora of charming pie institutions that have been baking the golden goods for generations. Nothing makes a road-trip better than swinging through and sampling the fine fare of these pie shops, so we’ve picked five that are flaky in all the right ways. more
Nestled amongst lush greenery just a stone's throw from Currumbin beachfront, we're willing to go out on a limb to say Stable Coffee and Kitchen is going to be the next 'it' place for morning munchies and caffeinated catch-ups. The gorgeous venue is the key tenant for Currumbin's new Cornerstone Stores precinct and once you get a glimpse of the goods, it's not hard to see why. more
Fancy swigging on a cheeky chilli cider? How about slathering on some chilli chocolate lip balm or eating your body weight in extreme meatballs? If any or all of these sound like your ideal Saturday afternoon, head along to the inaugural Chinderah Chilli Festival on Saturday March 3. more
When whispers broke of what was to come on the high-profile site fronting the Gold Coast Highway on the border of Currumbin and Tugun, it's fair to say you guys were excited. Well, friends, the time has come. Cornerstone Stores has opened its doors and holy heck, it's even more glorious than you imagined – and that’s just the walk-in cheese room. more
If you've been outside at all this week, it won't come as a surprise that the Gold Coast is in the midst of a barely survivable heatwave, which can seriously limit your choice of daytime eats because who really wants to tuck into a hot curry when it's 40-degrees out? Not us. Keep your cool by sticking your fork into a deliciously fresh poke bowl instead. Not sure where to find one? Fret not friend, we've round-up some of the city's finest for your eating enjoyment. Wondering what the heck a poke bowl is? Allow us to introduce you. Pronounced poh-keh, it is a Hawaiian twist on a traditionally Japanese dish of raw fish on a base of rice or quinoa and accompanied by a wide range of toppings from edamame to pickled radish. The best part? It's delicious, healthy and fresher-than-fresh! Now that's our kind of summer snack. more
While 2017 was a stellar year for the Gold Coast dining scene, our pals down in Byron Bay were enjoying some new-found deliciousness of their own. If it's been a few months since you've ventured south of the border, then here are a few reasons to take action. From Chinese alleyway hangs serving bowls of delicious char siu to open-air Spanish eateries, here's our picks of Byron Bay's newest foodie additions. more
We've come a long way, Gold Coast. From the days when eateries included the token few meat-free dishes to having restaurants (and pretty soon even entire market places) dedicated exclusively to animal-free plant-based eats. The latest addition to the vegan foodie scene is Feed the Earthlings, which has just opened its second venue in Burleigh Waters. more
Following a spate of new openings over the last year, Currumbin's industrial corridor has well and truly made its mark on the Gold Coast's culinary scene. From early morning coffee runs through to mid-morning meetings over breakfast, you're already pretty spoilt for choice but now, dear readers, you can add The Black Sheep Espresso Baa to the mix. more
The plant-based movement on the Gold Coast is set to gather even more momentum with the announcement that a new two-storey food and retail precinct dedicated entirely to plant-based and cruelty-free businesses is now underway in Miami. Dubbed the Love Child Market Place (LCMP), the innovative new 1000-sqm space will see five new vegan and plant-based eateries open by April, with more retailers to be added to the mix later this year. This is one heck of a line-up ... here's what's in store. more
Some call them pancakes with abs, Netflix bingers only refer to them as Eggos, others know them as Donkey from Shrek's favourite breakfast. Yes, we're talking about waffles. Have them plain, smother them in maple syrup or dress them up with ice-cream – either way, waffles are life and Burleigh's first boutique dessert bar Oh My Waffle agrees. more
